Voters back Prop. 36 despite Newsom's opposition | Opinion
WEB2 days ago · The overwhelming support for Prop. 36 indicates that as his governorship approaches lame duck status, Newsom’s ability to sway voters is declining. In fact the same poll found that just “49% of adults and 51% of likely voters approve of the way that Governor Gavin Newsom is handling his job,” even though the vast majority of California ...
Newsom cautions voters to 'take a good look' at Proposition 36
WEB2 days ago · SACRAMENTO — Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday was noncommittal when pressed about whether he plans to campaign against Proposition 36, a controversial anti-crime measure on the November ballot that ...
California Democrats try to change the subject from shoplifting to ...
WEB5 days ago · 09/16/2024 05:01 AM EDT. Gov. Gavin Newsom is trying to defeat a tough-on-crime ballot initiative by convincing voters it would mark a return to the drug war launched by Richard Nixon. Newsom, one ...
California Voters Strongly Back Proposition 36 to Increase ... - KQED
WEB2 days ago · A new poll shows overwhelming support among likely voters for Proposition 36, which would increase criminal penalties for low-level thefts and drug possession, rolling back provisions of a landmark criminal justice law. ... It’s opposed by criminal justice reform groups as well as Gov. Gavin Newsom and Democratic legislative leaders, who ...
Gavin Newsom signs new retail theft laws as voters weigh even …
WEBAug 16, 2024 · Gov. Gavin Newsom signed retail theft laws to address concerns about California property crime. Prop. 36 on the November ballot imposes tougher penalties.
Newsom’s latest effort to derail crime-fighting ballot initiative
WEBAug 16, 2024 · The bills Newsom signs into law will pursue many of the same aims as Proposition 36, which rolls back parts of a decade-old criminal justice reform measure by increasing penalties for certain...
Gavin Newsom pushes back against Prop 36 treatment claims
WEBSep 4, 2024 · SACRAMENTO — Gov. Gavin Newsom blasted supporters of a measure to increase jail time for thieves and drug users, saying Wednesday their argument that it will lead to more treatment is wrong.
Poll: Californians weigh in on crime, rent control and minimum …
WEBAug 16, 2024 · The broad support for Proposition 36, the tough-on-crime measure, comes as Gov. Gavin Newsom and state Democrats try to balance frustrations about crime among Californians with criminal justice...
Progressive California lawmakers rally against Proposition 36
WEBAug 20, 2024 · Gov. Gavin Newsom, who has spoken out against Proposition 36, signed a package of crime bills targeting organized retail theft and the illegal resale of stolen merchandise, among other...
Proposition 36 supported by most voters in poll - USA TODAY
WEB1 day ago · Proposition 36 allows felony charges for thefts under $950 and the possession of certain drugs if the ... 49% of adults and 51% of likely voters approved of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s job performance. ...